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Aromatherapy- Household uses & Carrier Oils

cosmetic, face care, skincare-1798154.jpgAromatherapy is a very interesting subject today, and  now due to social media and so much information out there, several companies have started issuing their versions of aromatherapy oils.  Not all aromatherapy oils are the same.  Please do your own research and search for reputable companies who grow and harvest their plants with  high standards.  Just like going to the farmers market, some tomatoes are just better than others.  With that being said, you need to understand that true 100% aromatherapy essential oils should be stored in dark colored glass bottles, so sunlight will not weaken them, they should be listed as 100% pure with the specific plant name on the bottle.  They should not be diluted with anything else and they should not contain any artificial fragrance or chemicals.  True essential oils are the concentrated form of the plant.  Each plant is different, the soil the plant is grown in may be different, and everything that goes into the plant i.e water, fertilizer, pesticides, chemicals will go into the plant, and then later into the oil after harvest.  This is why it is so important to know how the company you use grows, harvests and prepares the oil.

Essential oils are volatile.  They are highly concentrated with the vital energy of plants.  They are very powerful.  You do not need to use very much essential oil when you create your blends.  This is why we use a carrier agent.  A carrier agent can be an oil, water, lotion or even a powder.  You do not want to apply essential oils neat on the skin, (directly on the skin), to do so could cause an irritation or even a burn.

Carrier Oils are Oils are used to dilute the essential oils, they are vegetable oils and here is a list of a few common oils you can use as carriers.  Sweet almond oil, grape seed oil, sunflower oil, apricot kernel oil, avocado oil, evening primrose oil, sesame oil, jojoba oil and wheat germ oil.

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Here are a few ways you can use essential oils around your house, and in your daily living.

In the Bath – In a full tub of water you can mix in 4 to 10 drops of essential oils into the bath water just before you get in.

Diffusion – You can add 4 to 8 drops of essential oil into a water diffuser to freshen the air.

Massage Oil blend – You can add 4 to 8 drops of essential oil into 4 teaspoons of carrier oil.

Want to relax and have a better nights sleep?  You can simply add a few drops of lavender onto a cotton ball and slip it into your pillow case.

Want to make a simple foot powder?  You can use 6 drops of essential oil mixed into 2 tablespoons of cornflour.

Spritz Facial spray – 15 drops of essential oil into 2 ounces of distilled water.

Room freshener spray – 50 drops of essential oil into 16 ounces of distilled water.

As you can see with these simple recipes, not much essential oil is needed.

It is also very important that you store your essential oils away from any heat source.  Keep them out of reach of pets and small children and remember that they need to only be  used in the diluted forms.  Always remember your precautions when using essential oils and if you are in doubt of a specific oil and a medication interaction, ask you doctor or pharmacist.

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Fall Colors Bring Change

Ready to change your Color Story?

New wardrobe shades are available now for the fall season, It’s time to update Your Look.

Colors are fun and this is the perfect time to have a little change in your life.  The heat is about to break and cooler weather is just around the corner.  Warm up your color pallet with some soft tones of yellow, orange and red to add  a little interest, or you can cool down you look with beautiful berries, plums and wines to add a little depth and shadowing.  Highlights, lowlights, ombre’, or even the luxury of a deep conditioning color glaze, we can custom blend just for you.    We have so many shades to choose and custom blend for your hair!

Schedule a color consultation and we will help you see what will look best on you.

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Schedule a hair color appointment and receive a FREE Cosmetic Application Lesson!

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Essential Oils in Aromatherapy

What are Essential oils and how are they used?

Essential Oils

Essential oils, or aromatherapy oils, are the fragrant essence of a plant. These highly concentrated liquid oils are the foundation of aromatherapy, which is based on the idea that the aromatic oil from a plant has healing properties. Essential oils should not be confused with perfumes or other fragrance oils. Essential oils are natural to the plant, whereas fragrance oils are chemically produced to mimic certain aromatic scents for perfumes, colognes, candles, etc.

Essential oils are extracted one of two ways: either by steam distillation or expression, or pressing. Distillation is the most prominent method used to extract aromatherapy oils, however. This technique involves steaming the plant matter until it breaks down. The byproduct of this breakdown phase is the plant’s fragrant oil, which is cooled, separated from the water and finally filtered into its pure essential oil. Some aromatherapy oils are too concentrated to apply directly to the skin. In this case, the oil is combined with a ‘carrier’ oil or lotion to dilute its strength. Applying stringent oils to the skin can cause harmful reactions, such as rashes or burns. And, certain essential oils should be avoided if you are pregnant or have been diagnosed with a specific illness.

When the essential oil is extracted via the expression method, it is actually pressed from the plant source the same way lemon juice is pressed from a lemon. There are various types of essential oils, including lavender, tea tree, patchouli, jasmine, rosemary, etc.  Learn all about the most common essential oils here.

Aromatherapy Mood Blends

 Aromatherapy is based on the principle that natural fragrances, or essential oils, from certain plants or flowers can affect our moods, and consequently how we think or feel at any given time.

In fact, practitioners of Aromatherapy base their entire belief system on the ideology that essential oils, or aromatherapy oils, have medicinal benefits including antidepressant and antibacterial properties, and plenty in between!

Certain essential oils can trigger physical or emotional effects on their own. For instance, lavender is a widely known calming agent, whereas peppermint is a mood lifter. Other oils are blended to achieve a desired physiological or psychological effect. Blending ylang ylang with grapefruit relieves stress.

The following are popular essential oils (and blends). Add a few drops into a diffuser, a pot of hot water, or simply to a cotton ball to achieve the desired effect.

*Do not apply drops directly to your skin; blend with carrier oils or lotions if you want to apply it that way. You can also create some wonderful room sprays by simply mixing a few drops of essential oil with a few ounces of distilled water.  

Stress Relief
Bergamot, Chamomile, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Patchouli, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang

Anxiety/Fear
Bergamot, Chamomile (Roman), Cedarwood, Frankincense, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood

Self Esteem
Bergamot, Cypress, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Orange, Rosemary

Sadness/Grief
Bergamot, Chamomile (Roman), Clary Sage, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang

Fatigue
Basil, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lemon, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sandalwood

Agitation
Chamomile (Roman), Lavendar, Mandarin, Sandalwood

Isolation
Chamomile (Roman), Bergamot, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Rose

Memory Boosters
Basil, Cypress, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary

Aphrodisiac
Clary Sage, Jasmine, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang

 Safety With Aromatherapy Oils

 CAUTION!!!  Aromatherapy has many benefits, but it is imperative that safety precautions are taken when handling essential oils. While they may seem harmless (they are extracted from plants, after all), most need to be diluted before applying directly to the skin.

 

Safety Tips

  • Read all label warnings and cautions.
  • Keep essential oils away from your eyes. If an oil comes into contact with your eye, flush it out with large quantities of warm water and immediately seek medical advice.
  • Keep essential oils away from children, who may think they can ingest them because of how they smell.
  • Use only the suggested amount; misuse can lead to headaches and/or nausea. If you suspect you’ve used too much, drink plenty of water and get some air.
    1.  Essential oils should be diluted before being applied to the body. Because they are so concentrated, it is not advisable to rub essential oils directly onto the skin. This can cause redness, burning, itching and irritation. If the oil comes into contact with your skin, coat the area in a cream or vegetable oil and then wash with warm, soapy water.·
    2.  Never consume essential oils, unless called for in specific recipes. If you do ingest the oil, drink and rinse mouth out with milk, and seek medical advice.
    3.  Read the warnings on essential oil packaging; some oils shouldn’t  be combined with other medication or alcohol, or taken if you have certain medical conditions (like epilepsy or low blood pressure).

Essential oils have wonderful medicinal benefits, but if used improperly the effects can be hazardous to your health.

How can I tell the difference between a true essential oil and a “fragranced oil”?

Generally true essential oils are labeled as a pure essential oil and packaged in a dark, glass container. They should be labeled 100% pure essential oil and they should also list the species of the plant.  Example 100% pure, lemongrass “Cymbopogon citratus” .  Fragrance oils can be purchased in a variety of stores and are labeled several different was such  as perfumed oil, fragrance oil, oil blend, infused oil etc.  Beware of cheap synthetic oils, that are not natural as chemicals used to fragrance these oils can be dangerous to your health.  When using true essential oils, they are very concentrated, and it takes very little to get the job done.

Where can you purchase Aromatherapy Oils?

 The answer is almost anywhere, please check out your source, not all oils are the same, some can even be counterfeit, so it’s important to purchase from a reputable person or business.

I personally purchase my oils from a pharmacy,  NOW ESSENTIAL OILS is an excellent source. Remember at a Pharmacy you can ask for more information if you have any questions or concerns about possible drug interactions.

If you like this post and would like to see more posts about this type of information, please like and share on your social media.  We would love to hear from you and what you think about our information- Have a blessed day!

 

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HOW TO – Achieve the Perfect Brows

 

BEAUTIFUL, WELL SHAPED  BROWS ARE IN.

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What can we say about Eye Brows?   Would you put a cheap frame around a beautiful masterpiece?   Of course not!   The Eye brows  frame  your eyes.  Keep the eyebrows clean, simple and elegant with just a few simple steps.

SO, WHERE DO I BEGIN?

Cosmetology professionals are well trained in how to shape the brow in the perfect way for your particular face shape.  There are many considerations to be made when shaping your brows, for instance…If you have a larger bone structure – a thicker, heavier brow is needed…if you are petite and delicate, a thinner, finer brow shape may be needed.  BALANCE IS KEY!   Always seek the advice of a trained professional in selecting the perfect shaped brow for you.

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Most women get their eyebrows waxed, plucked, threaded, or shaped, again it is best to seek the advice of a pro, but here are a few tips to accent your brows.   An extra way to add a little shape to your face is to fill in your brows with a brow powder or pencil or even a stain.  This is especially important if your brows are sparse or fair.

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Use a small, stiff, angled brush to add definition to the brow with a powder brow color.  If you use a brow pencil, you can use this same style of brush to soften the lines made by the pencil. I prefer the brow powder over a pencil, but sometimes both are needed if your brows are extremely thin.  When using the pencil, make short, small strokes the same direction as your brows grow.  (You are trying to simulate the actual eyebrow hair).  Find a brow powder that matches the color of your hair.  Or, if you are a very light blonde, go a couple of shades deeper for added definition. Redheads sometimes have a hard time finding a reddish-brown brow powder, but there is a wider selection of colors available in eye shadows that can double as a brow powder. Just make sure the eye shadow is a matte shade and doesn’t have any shimmer to it. Follow with a small amount of clear brow setting gel or spray on your brow brush to keep your brows in shape all day long.

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Keep a brow brush in your makeup bag. The perfect brush tool has angled, stiff bristles that are short and will allow you to brush the powder right into your brows. When you add the step of filling your brows with powder to your makeup routine, you’ll be amazed at how extra polished and professional your makeup will look.

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All of these items are available at our Salon. We will be glad to help you with your color selection and even an in house makeup lesson.  Just call 405-238-3426 or drop by Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy for a consultation.

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Give us a call for a BROW MAKEOVER.   With a BROW MAKEOVER, We will reshape your brows and color your brows to save you time.  The color will usually last 4 to 6 weeks, and help to fill in and accent your brows.  BEAUTIFUL BROWS in just a few minutes!!!

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Prom Time at P.M.C.A.

Time to Rock and Roll Girls! 
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Prom is a busy time every year in the salon for beauty professionals.

This year our Team P.M.C.A. included, Kassidy, Kaylie, Nicole and Taylor.  They did an excellent job working with a group of girls from a local school, to help them look and feel beautiful on their special day.

The day started with the prep work.

Wash – Rinse – Repeat…

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A great shampoo, and condition to get the girls hair in the best possible condition, followed with a blow out with wonderful products.  The hair looked great and felt amazing!

 

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After selecting the style and finishing the blow out, the stylists started adding curls, curls, and more curls.  Girls love their curls on prom day…we did ribbon curls, spiral curls and even flat iron curls to add the effect we wanted to make these girls styles pop.   Our students enjoyed working with the girls to give each girl the perfect style, customized just for them.

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Just a little help from the Instructor….

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Beautiful Technique for an up style that is Elegant but not overdone.

 

After the curls were placed ever so perfectly…off to makeup.
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Even out the canvas…

 

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a little more shadow, and just a hint of lip color….

Ahhhh…..Perfection!

 

 

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Job Well Done, Girls!

We are so proud of the beautiful work our students do.  It’s so much fun, to watch them work, make discoveries, and build their self-esteem in the Cosmetology Field….sometimes it’s even hard to believe they are not already seasoned professionals.

Stay tuned in for what our girls thought about doing prom hair…..

 

 

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2015 Spring is Here!

Forgot to Winterize Your Skin?  

Snow, Ice, Wind, Rain, Slush….it really seemed like we got it all this Winter.  Cold outside and dry heat inside is the perfect mix to dry out our skin, hair and nails.

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So, what can we do to get ourselves back into a healthy hydrated look again?  Hydrate with lots of water both internally as well as externally, and then moisturize to seal in that wonderful hydration.

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If you skin has become rough, dry and parched looking, then you probably need to add a little exfoliation to the mix.

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We can help with a micro-dermabrasion treatment to slough away that dead, dry tissue and let you new skin come to the surface.  Ask us about the wide variety of facial services we have to suit your particular needs.  We have a wonderful European Facial  Machine that can do treatments specialized to your individualized needs.

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Have you noticed your nails chipping, cracking and splitting?  Well, this is another sign of the harsh winter effects the weather has on us.

With a professional paraffin manicure we can get your nails back on the road to recovery.  If the nails are not healthy and hydrated they will not hold polish as well.

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We start the manicure with a shaping, sugar scrub, and then a wonderful massage followed with a dip in a warmed paraffin mixture that is packed with nutrients and oils to re-hydrate those thirsty nails.  After the oils are soaked in we follow with the polish of your choice.

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You don’t have to have artificial nails to have healthy looking nails.  With the proper care and a little at home maintenance you nails can be looking great in a very short time.

Sometimes that special affair requires an instant solution.

If you don’t have time to wait for your nails to grow out and recover from the winter blues, we can help you with a quick fix, such as nail wraps, or even artificial nails to give you the instant lift and length you need.  We are here for you.  Talk to us and we can help you find a solution to your beauty issues.

 

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Now For The Hair.

Flat, life less hair, dry and brittle from the inside heat and the outside cold, can do wonders with a deep moisturizing treatment with a little added shine or gloss.  Just one treatment and your hair will immediately look and feel better.  Shiny hair with a soft touch is always attractive.

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What about the Tools You Use at Home?

If you use Hot Tools, such as curling irons, blow dryers and flat irons, then it is highly recommended that you use a thermal protection spray.  With all of the new hot tools, some get as hot as 450 degrees – Your hair will suffer from dryness, and possibly breakage if not protected from this severe heat.  Ask about our full line of CHI Products to help you with your conditioning needs.

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Do I Have to Cut if All OFF if it is damaged?  NO!

We love long hair and we are here to help you.  If you don’t want to cut your hair that is fine.  Regular trims are recommended to help keep your locks in shape, but a trim is a trim…Your stylist should not be taking too much off.  If you only want 1/16th of an inch off, then that is what should only be removed.  If you want only a split end trim, we can help with that.

How Do I Select the Right Products?

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It is more important to select the right shampoo and conditioner, so you don’t over strip your hairs natural pH balance- and then get into a regular maintenance routine to keep your locks in check.

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With all of the new hair cosmetics on the market, we can cover and correct a lot of issues, but it is very important, as a client, that you don’t complicate those issues with so called “home remedies”, that could cause more damage to that beautiful hair of yours.

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Come in, let us check out those lovely locks, and help you with the “Hair Candy” you need.  This is when a true Professional comes in handy!  We are happy to help!

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What is Reflexology? Why in the Salon?

Reflexology Helps to Relieve STRESS!

Reflexology is a wonderful method of pressure point massage used primarily on the hands and feet to induce relaxation and stress reduction.

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History of Reflexology.

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It originated in ancient times around 2,330 B.C.   The record of the Egyptians left was found in the “Physicians Tomb” from the early 6th dynasty.  Pictures depicting the massaging of the hands and feet and had hieroglyphics which translate to “Don’t hurt me”, and the reply: “I shall act so you praise me”.

Asian cultures have used acupressure or Shiatso and accupuncture which uses needles instead of massage.  Most cultures have some type of relaxation techniques using the hands or feet.ancient cosmet 5 - Copy - Copy

Dr. William H. Firzgerald is usually referred to as the pioneer of Reflexology which he called Zone Therapy in his 1917 book, Zone Therapy, or Relieving Pain At Home.

Eunice Ingham expanded and helped polularize Reflexology with her tow books, Stories The Feet Can Tell, and Stories the Feet Have Told.  Mildred Carter, Dr. Maybelle Segal, Anna Kaye & Don C. Matchan, and Dr. Elson M. Haas, The Reflexology Workout have also written scholarly works on the subject.

So….What is the Definition of Reflexology?

“A reflex in an involuntary response to a stimulus,” according to the Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary.  A simple definition of Reflexology is massaging specific areas of the hands or feet for the purpose of relieving the stress or pain in corresponding areas of the body.

STRESS

The biological concept of stress was first developed by Hans Selye who intended originally for “stress” to indicate a cause rather than effect.  He made a linguistic error and gave the term stress to the effect and later had to create the term “stressor” to explain the cause.

Stress is defined in medicine as the result produced when a structure, system or organism is acted upon by forces that disrupt equilibrium or produce strain.

It is generally believed that a little stress is required to maintain certain biological organisms, however, too much can cause pathological changes in the body.

Reflexology relieves stress and tension, improves blood supply and helps unblock nerve impulses, to achieve homeostasis.

How REFLEXOLOGY Works.

There are over 7,000 nerve endings on the bottom of each foot.  Stimulation of these nerve endings sends signals along to the spinal cord, and up to the thalamus gland in the brain, which produces its own opiate-like painkillers called endorphins.  Reflexology stimulates the body’s own pain killing system.  Similar to acupressure, the application of pressure to the points over the whole body, and acupuncture, the placement of needles in certain points in the body.  However, Reflexology uses only massage on the hands or feet to relieve the stress of the body.  foot massage

Reflexology is also similar to Shiatsu, which is an oriental massage in which the fingers are pressed on particular points, called tsubo, that ease aches, pains, tension and symptoms of disease.  The 361 Tsubos are also Acupunture points and the pressure points that are located along the “meridian lines,” the fourteen channels through which the body’s energy flows according to Oriental philosophy.

Whether it is a pressure point or a needle point, it is the nervous system reactions to this stimuli that begins the process of releasing pain killers from the brain and placed into the blood stream to distribute throughout the body.

We find that reflexology paired with foot, hand and chair massage takes the client to a new level or relaxation.  This helps to reduce daily stress and give the body the opportunity to re-balance itself and help induce greater well being.

Aromatherapy is another massage add on that can be used in hair, nailimages (46) and facial services.  If your are interested in more information about any of these services check out the subjects listed in our information or topic boxes, or give us a call 405-238-3426 or facebook us at facebook.com/Penny Miller/Salonpmca.

We are here for YOU, and want your experience to be the best ever.  We are constantly looking for ways to help our clients with their beauty needs, and sometimes this involves helping the client to relax and unwind after a hard day.  If we can help you with anything please let us know.

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Welcome to the Academy!

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Are You ready for a New Look?

We are here for YOU!

Hair, Nails and Makeup!

We can help you with ALL Your beauty needs.

Simple or complex.  Quick Service or a Relaxing Visit.  We have a full range of beauty services to fit your needs.

You no longer have to go out of town to receive the full service you deserve.

Facials…… Wonderful experience to help your skin and de-stress you after all of the holidays.

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Manicures……Just the ticket to help your hands after dealing with this harsh winter weather!

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Pedicures…….What can we say but, WONDERFUL!

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SPA SERVICES ARE FOR EVERYONE!

Women, Men and even Children enjoy the calm, relaxing environment, when receiving a luxury service.

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Hair Color, Cuts and Styling for the Entire Family!

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Foil Highlights and Lowlights can add great dimension to the hair.
Foil Highlights and Low lights can add great dimension to the hair.

Don’t forget the Guys….They need to be pampered too!

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Take years off with a simple, quick 5 minute color for men!

What more can you ask for?

Give us a call – 405-238-3426 and make an appointment, and be on your way to a New You for the New Year!  Enjoy!

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Nail Polish – How do I choose what to use???

Daily Wear – Long Wearing – Extended Wear…….

In today’s market place, there are endless options on almost everything, including nail polish.  I recently attended a trade show, and again they had the latest and greatest new item…..a long wearing weekly polish. What’s so new about this, I thought this was the goal from the beginning.

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Polish, polish what do I choose?

Daily wear, weekly wear or extended wear?  What is the difference and which should I choose?

1. Daily Wear.opi_nail

Daily wear nail polish is widely available to the public at salons, local stores, such as discount stores, drugstores, dress shops and even catalog stores such as Avon, Beauticontrol, & Victoria Secrets.  Daily wear is used at home for easy application and removal with either a non-acetone, or an acetone based polish remover.  Daily wear polish is very economical and can be found as low as $ 1.00 per bottle, and upwards depending on the degree of nail conditioners and additives added to the formulation.  Additives can range from ridgefillers, proteins, diamond dust, ceramic flecks, nylon fibers, silk, aromatherapy, and the list goes on and on.  The sky is the limit on additives and prices depending on the degree of benefit derived from the ingredients.

Generally speaking the use of a base coat, prior to the polish application and a top coat after the color coat will help the polish to last longer.

Hint: Always seal the free edge of the nail with your polish coats, this will help your polish to wear better. Keep polish off of the cuticle area and the nail walls, this will help with lifting & chipping . (see diagram on parts of the nail)

Easy on and easy off, with little damage to the nail plate, with regular removal practices. Great for home use.

2.  Weekly Wear or Extended Wear Polish.

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Extended wear is just that, it is meant to be worn for a longer period of time without chipping and cracking.  This polish has a few more additives in it to extend the wear of the polish.  It is still meant to be removed easily at home with little or no damage to the nail plate.   However, read directions carefully to see if there are any special application methods needed for this type of polish.

3. UV Cured Polish. Gel Nails. Durable Wear.

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Extra Long Wearing.  UV Cured Polish requires a special light to cure the nail polish.  These nail polishes usually last on the nail, if properly applied for two to three weeks.  These nails are actually  in the artificial nail category as soft gels. They are meant to be long-lasting, durable, no peeling, no chipping and no dulling color.  There are two different types on Gel Nails, soft gel and hard gels.  Soft gels can usually be soaked off with a solvent such as acetone, but Hard Gels usually have to be buffed or filed off.

Extreme caution must be used during the removal practice, due to the damage that can occur with either the nail product solvent, or the mechanical damage that can occur with excessive filing or buffing.  This type of Nail Polish application is recommended to be done in the salon by a professional that knows how to both apply and remove the product safely.

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There has been a flood of fun new nail polishes that have hit the market in the past few years.  The days of 5 shades of Red are over and now there is a very wide range on polish and products that can range from matte to super shiny, heavy glitter to diamond dust, to glow in the dark, even products with mylar filaments, sand texture and dried flower petals,  and the list is endless.

With all of these new texture products make sure you can remove them safely without damage to the nail plate, free edge or cuticle.  If you damage your natural nail you may see permanent damage later that you cannot correct.  nail anatomy 3

 

The Choice is YOURS!

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Isn’t it great to have so many choices and products to choose from?  We are really well blessed here in the United States, with so many options in everything we have to purchase and use.  Sometimes all of the choices are overwhelming but, We are blessed with American made products, and we have national authorities that make sure our products are safe for use, not all countries can say this.   Please always read your information on your products and see how they are tested, how to use them, what they should be used for and how to dispose of them.  Use common sense with application and removal and enjoy the new products.  Watch, listen and learn and I’m sure you will find the perfect product for YOU! 

Salon professionals are here for you to help guide you with your choices, but all in all the choice is YOURS.  ENJOY!

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Excitement at the Academy

Students have loved learning new techniques in Cosmetic Application this month at the Academy.

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We enjoyed learning how to do makeup for daily wear.  The clients looked so pretty,  when we added just a little makeup to perfect their beautiful faces. “It’s amazing how so little makeup if applied properly can make such a big difference”, one student stated.

“Smokey eyes are fun, but take a lot of practice.” , said another.

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Students will be helping clients with mini-makeup lessons next week!  Wow, what fun!!! We can’t wait to see what all they have learned.

So Fun!!!